An organic garden is a replica of nature in your home. You can never go wrong when keeping an organic garden because you can be sure the fruits you will be enjoying are fresh, the vegetables naturally vibrant, and the flowers colorful and healthy.To start off creating your own beautiful and bountiful organic garden, pick out an ideal site where you want your abundant plants to flourish. It is ideal to pick out a spot that has easy access to water and gets sunshine for at least half a day. It would also be best if the spot you have decided to start your garden drains well so that your garden will be easily maintained.
Pull, dig out, and even mow weeds from your selected garden area. Till the site and rake any debris out. Test the soil by building it with organic matters such as compost, bone meal, and greensand. This makes the soil rich in potassium, phosphorous and nitrogen. As a result, the soil becomes favorable for the planting and growth of your seeds or plants.
Dig in fertilizers and two classes of organic matter. If your soil is clay, add one inch of sharp sand and rake out the soil into rows. Allot an approximate of thirty days before planting to ensure that the soil has absorbed and have mellowed all the nutrients.
You would also need a mulch, which is a protective cover placed over the soil, in order to retain the moisture in the garden. This also prevents the growth of weeds and soil erosion. As the mulch plays a major role in maintaining your garden, the best one to choose is an organic one as well. A ground bark is the perfect mulch as it decomposes over a season. You may also pile up leaves for the same purpose. However, leaves can only be best used as mulch when they have broken down into dark brown matter.
Recycle grass clippings, eggshells, kitchen waste, and coffee grounds as these materials make excellent fertilizers. Substances which are generally based on seaweed, rock, and fish also serve as great fertilizers. It is most important to use organic fertilizers because they are slow-released and have the ability to help build the structure of the soil while feeding it. In effect, the plants are grown in an area that is loose, moist, and airy. These conditions encourage the growth of earthworms which provides major help in the development of the roots of plants.
When selecting plants for your garden, you should always go for the varieties which have excellent local track records. Inspect the plants closely before bringing them home by looking for signs of disease problems and insects. You can also lift or remove the plants off their pots so that you can inspect the root system.
Water your plants with sufficient amount of water once you get them home. Plant them in a hole which is as deep and two times as large as the root ball of the plant. Fill back the hole with the soil you have removed and make sure to tamp the soil in. Once done, water it thoroughly.
Walk your garden every day to inspect for growth of weeds and the general appearance of condition of your plants. Be wary of insects and signs of diseases in your plants so that you can control them at the earliest stage possible.
You can also place labels for your plants so you can remember and keep track of the varieties you have planted. Starting an organic garden would reward you with exercise, satisfaction and in the long run, tasty food and vibrant plants to enjoy.
Pull, dig out, and even mow weeds from your selected garden area. Till the site and rake any debris out. Test the soil by building it with organic matters such as compost, bone meal, and greensand. This makes the soil rich in potassium, phosphorous and nitrogen. As a result, the soil becomes favorable for the planting and growth of your seeds or plants.
Dig in fertilizers and two classes of organic matter. If your soil is clay, add one inch of sharp sand and rake out the soil into rows. Allot an approximate of thirty days before planting to ensure that the soil has absorbed and have mellowed all the nutrients.
You would also need a mulch, which is a protective cover placed over the soil, in order to retain the moisture in the garden. This also prevents the growth of weeds and soil erosion. As the mulch plays a major role in maintaining your garden, the best one to choose is an organic one as well. A ground bark is the perfect mulch as it decomposes over a season. You may also pile up leaves for the same purpose. However, leaves can only be best used as mulch when they have broken down into dark brown matter.
Recycle grass clippings, eggshells, kitchen waste, and coffee grounds as these materials make excellent fertilizers. Substances which are generally based on seaweed, rock, and fish also serve as great fertilizers. It is most important to use organic fertilizers because they are slow-released and have the ability to help build the structure of the soil while feeding it. In effect, the plants are grown in an area that is loose, moist, and airy. These conditions encourage the growth of earthworms which provides major help in the development of the roots of plants.
When selecting plants for your garden, you should always go for the varieties which have excellent local track records. Inspect the plants closely before bringing them home by looking for signs of disease problems and insects. You can also lift or remove the plants off their pots so that you can inspect the root system.
Water your plants with sufficient amount of water once you get them home. Plant them in a hole which is as deep and two times as large as the root ball of the plant. Fill back the hole with the soil you have removed and make sure to tamp the soil in. Once done, water it thoroughly.
Walk your garden every day to inspect for growth of weeds and the general appearance of condition of your plants. Be wary of insects and signs of diseases in your plants so that you can control them at the earliest stage possible.
You can also place labels for your plants so you can remember and keep track of the varieties you have planted. Starting an organic garden would reward you with exercise, satisfaction and in the long run, tasty food and vibrant plants to enjoy.
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